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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14

home. and reeled UP to the telephone.
s'Hello." he said, cautiously; ..heilc,
shentral; want Mria!' What mum
ber?" testify, Twelve hundr'd an
shebenty-four." ''Why, you're at that
phone yourself!'' ''Oh, don't mind
me. Ring 'er up anyhow Detroit
Free Press.
Hackman (to new driver)-I guess
I'll have TO let you go. New driver
What's the matter? Hackman-W
| see by the papers that You pulled up
at a crossing yesterday ana let two
old men and little girl eScape-abso-
lutely let EN- slip through your fing-
ers. You are too tender-hearted for a
hack driver. Get you to nunnery.
Co. Minneapolis Tribune.
you've a beautiful country seat,
Mr.. .Bascom. The landscape charms
me. Il am pleased to hear YOU say
that, Mr.. Darrinyer. There isn't a
finer lawn in the whole country" "Ah,
what would it be without that COW
grazing there. 1t shows that YOU have
an eye for effect. Outlined there
against the blue horizon" "A cow?
I've no COW. Blame me if it isn't
Smiths COW! Here. Rover. Here.
Carlo" -Harper's Bazar.
Professor Morris of the Illinois Uni
versity says that ''more exercise and
less feeding will increase the vitality
of well-bred pigs" Something GER
tainly should be done to increase the
vitality of pigs of that kind AS it is,
all the Well-bre0 MOS seem to die in
their youth, and the citizen meets
only the same tough old hogs on the
ferryboat, sound steamer. and railway
car that used to smoke in the ladies'
cabin, monopolize all the camp-stools,
and spread over four seats in the days
of the fathers. -BurdeHe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
Petticoated IrrepressibIes.

The book canvasser has heart as
well as a tongue. One of these petit
coated irrepressibles managed to get
the Arounder by the ear the other day.
Of course there was no need of his
buying any books, so he offhandedly
asked her how she was getting along
anyway. She replied that she was do
ing pretty well for an unprotected fe-
male of twenty-seven summers. BY
the way, any young woman who con-
fesses to twenty-seyen birthdays is ca
pable of telling the truth III other di-
rections. Being further pressed, or
rather questioned, she said that she had
no difficultyin a canvassing way with
men of middle and elderly age. They
generally were content to talk straight
book business. But how do you
succeed with young fellows who talk
love and nonsense to 1you?" "Ah! |
have heart; and whdp | approach
one of those @dsceptibte youngsters l
ask ask whether net she eves out her tongue lo
on ice.-BufdEo Coz
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
/. merchant Pannifo oforn,

- merchant Panoifo offered
me twenty-five ducats for it, bat
spurned his offer. However, he can
content me another way. His daugh-
ter Laura and [ love one another
fondly, dcyotedly"
Tomorrow We shall be united"
Sure to his promise the vicerov
caused the union of Ribera and Laura
to be solemnized the following week.
IN short time Ribera Ia Espagnioletta
became the most renowned painter in
Naples. But Panolfo, who had most
cordially assented to his daughters
union with Ribera, never let a day
pass without boasting that he had been
the first to recognize the genius of the
illastrious Sign Painter. james Grant.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
From Girls Composition on Boys

Boys is men that have not got as big
rs their papas, and girls is young
women that will be young ladies by and
by. Man was made before
woman. When God looked at Adam
He said to Himself, ''Well, [ guess
can do better than that if | try again, "
and then he made Eve. God liked Eve
so much better than He did Adam that
there has been more women in the
world than men ever since.
Boys are a trouble. They are very
wearing en- everything but soap.
If l could have my way half the
boys in the world would be little girls
and the other half would be dolls. =
My papa is so nice to me that I
guess he must have been a girl when
he was a little boy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
Washington Bellies and Bores.

A celebrated Washington belle.
whose attractions invited such marked
attentions from scores of men that the
prefix of Mrs" seemed dead letter.
was receiving with another fashion
able woman. While chatting she in
advertantly drew out her handkerchief,
and observing knot in the corner of
it. stopped. hesitated and said, I've a
knot In the corner of my handkerchief;
l must have put it there to remind me
of something. Said the hostess;
Probably to remind you that You are
married. "-Haaper's Magazine.
Prof. Davidson and other scientific
men are engaged in the work of de-
termining the true longitude of San
Francisco, the, old calculations being
in error severa, hundred feet
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
Rode Too asst.

When General Hancd = went up to
Mount McGregor to prepare for the
burial of General Grant and took pos
session of the little railroad that runs
up from Saratoga an episode occurred
which was not down on the programme.
In his blunt way General Hancock
had declared the government in pos
session of the railroad, and had there
by considerably wounded the dignity
OF w. j. Arkell, the president of the
road. The General ordered a train to
carry him up the mountain, stating at
the same time that he wished while
going up to change his citizens clothes
for his generals uniform. you can
change in the baggage-car, said young
Arkell, ''and | will run the engine my
self" The little road is not one of the
smoothest. 1t is in fact rough and I'M
even. Arkell pulled the throttle valve
SO wide open that the train was sent
jumping over the track in lively
manner The General inside the bag
gage-car could scarcely keep on his
feet. He pulled and pulled at the bell
rope. but the more he pulled the wider
Arkell opened the throttle. When
they got to the mountain the General
was not half dressed and was in
furious rage. Arkell coolly told him
that by the manner in which the bell
had been pulled he thought the Cen
eral was DESTROYS of going faster and
that he had only been trying to ac-
commodate him. How much OF the
excuse the General believed he never
told.-NeW York Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14
He Exemplifed.

An Ohio school-teacher> was asked
by one of his pupils to explain about
the long and short haul of railroads
and promptly replied:
"Ill exemplify. John Smith, | owe
you licking for looking out OF the
window. That's the short haul.
George Jones, Tom Brown, and Abe
Green, You have been making up
faces and throwing paper wads- III
lick the four of you at once, ana that's
the long haul and where the saving
comes IN.
They unanimously petitioned for a
SUSPENSION OF the clause. VAL Street
.NetCs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1887-07-14

Scarfs and neckties of metal are a
new German invention. Gold. plati-
mum, and silver strips are welded, aft
er the mosaic style, upon metal
ground, prepared by incandescent
process, then compressed by means of
powerful presses. and finally elongat-
ed by rolling into long sheets or strips.
The colors are yellow, red, green,
white, gray, and black, and the scarfs,
being indestructible, are considered of
practical value.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-24

For information concerning the Burlington Route, apply
the nearest Ticket Agent Of the C., 3. q or con-
reetng railroads.
n=NRY c. STONE, PAUL MORTON,
General Manager, Genl Pass. & Ticket ACT,
CHICAG GO, ILL.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-24

we will have q merry Christmas" Sc
saying, Dolly picked up her fat baby with
a loving squeeze, and, nodding gayly
left the house.
$50 like her mother" murmured John
to himself, as he turned with sigh into
his solitary home, and, filling his pipe
he settled himself in the warm chimney
corner. The embers glowed brightly on
the hearth, casting pleasant glow on
the shining pewter ranged on the dress
er and half illuminating the dusky cor
| ners OF the large, old-fashioned kitchen.
John gazing into the Goals, saw many
pleasant sight. First peered out smil-
ing baby face; next came little golden
haired lassie, with bright, fairy figure,
flying down the path with outstretched
arms to meet him returning home, tired
with his hard days work; this faded into
slender schoolgirl, with large, serious
eyes, the very color of the midsummer
sky, lowering around him with an eager
love and anxious to forestall his slightest
wish; next came sick chamber, with
the poor, weary, pain worn occupant ten
derby nursed and soothed by this same
sweet face and gentle hand; then sad and
weary time, when all the world seemed
empty and his loneliness became all but
heart breaking; but even amid this black
ness was the one bright face, ever win
aOno and hind and auar ctrivipo with
all the might Of loving heart, to fill the
gap left by death.
"God bless my Christmas box!' John
murmured, softly-when there stole an
arm around his neck, voice spoke in
his ear, and a soft kiss fell upon his
cheek:
"Why, father, dear, how long have you
been aslesp the fire is all out and your
pipe, too. They kept me longer at the
church fixing the green's than I thought
for; you should see how pretty it looks.
Hark, father! listen to the Christmas
carols; they are practicing them for to-
row.
The golden head was drawn closely to
the breast where it had lain SO helpless
ly seventeen years ago, and, in the soft
cleaning of the twilight John and his
Christmas baby listened with hushed
breath to the mysterious, beautiful voices
borne to them from the neighboring
churchill. S. Ataoater, in Arthur's
Home Magazine.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-24
Luxuriant Hair

Can only be preserved by keeping the
scalp clean, cool, and free from dam
druff, and the body in a healthful
condition. The great popularity of
Ayers Hair Vigor is due to the fact
that it cleanses the scalp, promotes the
growth of the hair, prevents it from
falliTg, out, YES it that soft and
silky gloss S, .tial to perfect beauty.
Frederick i-ardy, of Roxbury, Mass,
gentleman fifty years of age, was fast
losing his hair, and what remained was
growing gray. After trying various
dressings with no effect, he commenced
the use of Ayers Hair Vigor. eft
stopped the falling out" he writes
"and, to my great surprise, converted
my white hair without staining the
scalp) to the same shade of broom it
had when was % years of age.'
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CONSUMPTION SURELY CURED.

10 the Editor
Please inform your readers that have a
positive remedy for the above named disease.
By its timely use thousands of hopeless cases
have been permanently cured. l shall be
glad to send two bottles of my remedy free
to any of your readers who have consump-
ton if they will send me their Express and
P. o. address. Respectfully.
T. A. SLooUM. M. @. ISL Pearl St., New York.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-24
EXCURSION TO FLORIDA.

Our first Excursion to Florida will leave
Chicago, January 2, 1888. By joining this
party you will have the benefit of the lowest
rate, best accommodations, and small ex-
penses en- route. For full information send
name and address to M. Solomon, General
Agent, Florida Southern Railroad, 232 South
Clark Street, Chicago.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-24
DELICATE CHILDREN, NURSING

Mothers, Overworked Men and for all dis
eases where the tissues are wasting away
from the inability to digest food, or from
overwork; should take Scott's Emulsion of
Pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites.
Il used the Emulsion on lady who was del
icate. 1t put her in such good health and
flesh, that l must say it is the best Emul-
sion."-L. P. WADDELL, MD. Hugh's Mills,
n
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-24
Omr Youm9 Peup1e,
JOE'S CHRISTMAS.

Joe was to have Christmas,
The children had settled that;
Down in the quiet corner,
In solemn row they sat.
Joe was to have a stocking
Packed full TO the brim;
Down in the quiet corner.
The children planned for him.
Joe was to have turkey,
Jolly, and round, and fat,
Down in the quiet coxner,
Said Bob, I'm see to that;'
Joe was to have pudding,
Fit for the kings own plate;
Down in the quiet corner,
Right proudly promised Kate.
Joe was to have-for sweeties-
Candy, and plum-cake too;
"'At," in the quiet corner,
The baby lisped, "Tll do"
Joe was to have a Christmas
Solemnly sweet and low;
Down in the quiet corner,
The children planned for Joe.
Joe was to have Christmas
Now jolly, side by side,
Up to the waiting stocking
The happy children glide.
The baby brings her sweeties
And stuffs them in the toe,
Proud Kate, with smile triumphant,
The pudding packs for Joe.
Then, forth Bob takes the turkey;
"What do you think of that?"
''Why, that" mid her merry laughter,
Kate cries-"is round and fat"
"At." echoes the startled baby,
''Iss on'y a oil dead rat?
Butt dess-I dess he'll ike him"
Well you may be sure of that,
For JOEL forgot to tell you
Joe was the children's cat.
Rosa Graham.
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EETEIGREVV e EA-TE,
SIOUX FALLS, DAKOTA.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-24

If you have catarrh you are in danger, as
the disease is liable to become chronic and
affect your general health, or develop into
consumption. Hoods Sarsaparilla cures
catarrh by purifying and enriching the blood,
and building up the system. Give it a trial
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WHEN YOU TRAVEL

AXE the
Line selected by the United States Government to cary
the Fast Ma,-the
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Years rolled on, bringing their usual
changes of Joy and sorrow, of good and
evil fortune; had left their traces in
wrinkles and gaay hairs on the middle
aged, and opened the gates OF heaven to
old; had changed rompmg school child
rem into strong young men and sweet,
winsome maidens. But the old farm
house still stood, looking very little old
or than it did seventeen years ago this
Christmas Eve.
Surely Time had dealt gently here;
There sits John, as ever-his hair more
.thickly mixed with gray, his brow more
wrinkled, but with soft sadness in his
eyes that was new to them.
A young woman sits by the window
tying a close, warm hood on a chubby
baby, the very miniature of John, and
the young mother is fac-simile of the
Margery of old, whom, alasl We do not
find. Nsught but her empty place and a
loving memory ever green in Johns faith
full heart remains of the farmers wife.
swell, father" said Dolly, giving her
baby hearty kiss and setting him down
on the floor until she tied on her own
hood and folded closely her warm shawl,
II must be getting toward home. Ned
will be wanting his supper, and it's a
goodish piece to walk against this bleak
wind. 1 hate to leave you all alone, but
Clarie will soon be in. So be sure to
come tomorrow night after church and
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IA MAkf k

WHO Is uNAcouAlNTED WITH THE GEOGRAPHY OF THIS
COUNTRY WILL GEE BY EXAMINING THIS MAP THAT THE
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-24
Ten Years Younger.

Mrs. Mary Montgomery, of Boston,
writes "For years, was compelled
to wear a dress cap to conceal bald
spot on the crown of my head but now
gladly lay the cap aside, for your Hair
Vigor is bringing out new growth. I
could hardly trust my senses when I
first found my hair growing; but there
it is, and L am delighted. I look ten
gears younger"
A similar result attended the use of
Ayers Hair Vigor by Mrs. o. o. Pres
colt, of Charlestown, Mass, Miss Bessie
III. Bedloe, of Burlington, VT, Mrs. J. J.
Burton, of Bangor, Me-, and numerous
others.
The loss of hair may be owing to i'm
purity of the blood or arrangement of
the stomach and liver, in which case,
a course of Ayers Sarsaparilla or of
Ayers Pills, in connection with the
Vigor, may be necessary to give health
and tone to all the functions of the
body. AT the same time, it cannot be
too strongly urged that none of these
remedies can do much good without
perseyering trial and strict attention
to cleanly and temperate habits.
Ayers Hair vigor,
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Sold by Druggists and Perfumers.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02
wEBBERs FALLS.
Basiness Prospects Brishtenlns-A Nan browns
sRd Another Eseapes-Other News.
wR w.
-ErerrbodY tnlks railroad.

Everybody talks railroAd
--Business or all kinds is looking up.
The fature looks bright and buoyant.
Our town is full OF strangers and travelling
men.
captain L. L. whybark, of Fort smith,
was In town to-day.
Honorable r, NJ. Walker, clerk OF Illinois
district. spent ? few days in town last week.
Honorable J. T. Drow has returned from
sequoyah district where he has been holding
court.
The new bakery has risen like Phoenix
from her old ashes and is now In full blast
Frank, we wish you success and trust that
misfortune may be only thing Of the past for
you.
since the killing OF Felix Grimm. horse
stealing In this section has made considerable
let mp lis supposed that tbe bAlance OF his
crew have become frightened at his sudden de-
mise and left the country. IT'S TO be hoped
so, at least
Jack Browns son. Henry, while seining
In the river last week with some more OF his
eolored friends, was taken with the cramp aud
drowned Up TO date the body has not been
found, though any dollars reward has been
offered for Its recovery.
As william Wilson was attempting 90 ford
the river at this pace this evening his horse
became frightened, commenced pitching and
In the soufie got out into deep water where he
was drowned Instantly. william made very
narrow escape from meeting the same fate.
May sOth. lss7. Cal.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02
SOUTHWEST cIrr SSws.
An Electric shock-Thrown Froma Horst-Gen-
oral and Pers0nai Notes.

Miss Mary Mcintosh Is here on a visit.
al Howe went 10 Maysvilie iaat Tuesday.
-Drs James aud Bowen, Of Joplin, were in
town Monday.
--oliver J. Neel, OF Bentonville, is in town
visiting friends.
The infant son OF David Conman died with
the measles last Tuesday.
w Smith, probate Judge ofBcnton county,
was in town last Wednesday.
Levi Harrod and wife, formerly OF this
place, are In town Waiting friends
There Ia a great deal Of sickness among The
children Of this town and vicinity.
ID. II. CrumBauch and Henry Mutt, Of
Neosho, were in town last Tuesday.
--1he clothing store case has been decided
In favor Of our town smen aud agpinst the 81
Louis merchants.
While Mrs. Isaacson was stanoibg by on
open window last sunday. during the heavy
thunder storm, the lightning struck so near
her that the lady received a severe shock In
her left arm. rendering II u eless for about
fifteen minutes.
j. w Williams, better known here as
Jemmerson, and at one time bar-keeper at
Thompson's saloon had very severe accidcn,
happen 70 him near his home last Tuesday
While leading his gun on horseback II eNplod-
ell, frightening the animal and Williams was
thrown aud two ribs and his wrist were broken.
May 10th, Iss7. 81.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02
FROM CLAREMORE.
Another Week at Claremors-Persoaal, POlitl-
cal and General News.

Ask Doc TO show you the two story hat.
&C. II. Reynolds came up from Tulsa Friday.
several porches have been erected about
town recently.
w. l. waybourn returned nom rahlequah
last saturday.
n. r. Lindsey returned home sunday aiter-
noon from Tahlequah
John Baugh, Of CAtoosa, was In our little
town one day last week,
Jim Eaton came IN from Halseil's ranch
Friday aud will remain In Ciaremore.
Frank Dalton, deputy United sta,es mar
ahal, with his posse, eame In sundsy.
-"Doeoetion charley" Is buying fat cattle
aud OF course can. be with us much now.
james II. Akin and lady, Of vinita. spent
an hour or 40 In our town Monday afternoon.
John BnlIeite has been alex fos several
days but Ia much better at the present writing.
Mrs David Burns went to Pelfee city last
Friday. Her mothar Is lying very ~ at tina,
place,
--Miss Ida Collins and Miss Kittle schrm-
sher were among the visitors la our town sat-
uriay.
--heNdrend y. II, Kelly returned last Satur-
day nom . two weeks visit in the east His
many friends here are glad 70 welcome him
home again.
Nv q, Rogers, the chief mogul ofskiaiook
was In our town Monday on his return trlp
from Chouteau where he purchased the stock
Of goods formerly owned BY W.. n; whitaker,
Judging from the appearance OF oae Of our
most worthy young men who had been AL
smiles for about two weeks previous, ons
would think he had lost something. Cheer up,
young mani those who have must lose
These warm days are fast ihawlng ont th'
politicians and the aspirAnis for district ofieel
cannot refrain any longer but are beginning ts
butioa-hole aud facl the pulse Of the innuen
tial eltizcn. OF course, we are an innusnila
under auch circumstance
MAY alnt lsSl lYrcA.
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LOsT, srnAIED OR STOLEN.

zach notice not exceeding FlFTY WORDS will
be Inserted two weeks under this heading for
FiFrr CKNrs.l
STRA1ED OR RSTOLEN-si0 Rewar.i-On the
night OF May 2sth. one dark bny mare IS a or
rs hands high, branded on ien shoulder with
n and c below had on about Is feet OF rope.
! will pay $50 fOr the mare OF information
leading 10 her recovery and 40 for the thief.
se-30 ]. n, GANnILL, Cocyyah, l. r.
SrRAYED OR STOI.EN-One dark bay hOrse
pony, very pretty aud cosc made, about Is q.
handshigh no brands or marks itall touches the
grounds very heavy neck and shoulders, high
weathers, hips slope straight DOWN ave years
old, perfectly gontie, has been worked once on
twice but hAa no collar or saddle marka OF amy
notes froah ahod in mont, no shoes behind
will pay 81 for Information leading 10 ita re.
covory OF SO n delivered 70 me, aud II stolen
will pay go more ON conviction OF thief.
NJ. ID. WOOnsON, ClaromOre l. r,
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SUNDAY SCHOOL CONFERENCE.
Held Near Sulphur sprlng-Notes and Proceed.
ihgs OF the Meeting.

EDiroR CmEFT AIS lit may be interesting 10
some OF your readers to know that ON sunday,
May 2ath, there was a Union sunday school
Conference held at the grove near sulphur
Spring, one and one-half miles north Of Alton.
The day was fair aud pleasant, and at an early
hour the people began 10 arrive on the grounds.
by 10 O'Clock aeAr three huadred people had
convened. The conference was carried on
throughout by home talent. Essays were
read by Miss Lizzle Cunningham, Mrs. Six
killer, Mrs. Butler aud Mas Emma Alley.
Select reading was had By Miss AddA Louis,
Mr. John Franklin and Mrs. Matte Moore.
Recitation by J. II. Butler and little exer-
oise by the infant class occupied a short time.
Appropriate remarks were then made by few
OF the superintendents OF the seven schools
represented. The exercises were interspersel
with choice music by the Horse Creek choir,
aided by Mr. Brock aud Others OF adjoining
nelghboihoods. A basket dinner was served
on the ground which did credit to the occasion
The very beat order prevailed throughout and
everyone seemed TO enjoy the oeeAaion very
much. NJ q.